Fuel Filler Pipe: Removal

WARNING: Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area.

CAUTION: Be careful not to spill fuel.

Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FUEL>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Drain fuel. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FUEL>PROCEDURE>DRAINING FUEL (WITH SUBARU SELECT MONITORS) .
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.

Turn the fuel filler pipe protector in the direction of the arrow to release the lock (A) and remove it.

Impreza model

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Crosstrek model

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Remove the rear sub frame assembly. Ref. to REAR SUSPENSION>SUB FRAME>REMOVAL .
Remove the mud guard - rear RH. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>MUD GUARD>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A), drain tube (B) and circulate tube (C) from the fuel filler pipe assembly.
Drain tube:

Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE E) .

Circulate tube:

Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>REMOVAL>QUICK CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION (TYPE D) .
Remove the drain tube from clip (D).
Remove the bolts which secure the fuel filler pipe assembly.

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Remove the nuts which secure the fuel filler pipe assembly, and remove the fuel filler pipe assembly from underneath of the vehicle.

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